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September's numbers are in, and they tell a familiar story with a new twist: prices keep climbing while inventory keeps shrinking — and mortgage rates just hit their highest level in nearly three years. The headline numbers Reno (single-family): Median sales price: $682,013 — up 10.9% from last September, up 1.8% from August Price per square foot: $359 (up 8.8% year over year) Closed sales: 262 Median days to contract: 29 (down 32% from a year ago) Sellers received 98.6% of l

Most sellers focus on the listing price. Experienced sellers focus on the selling price — and the gap between the two is where negotiations are won or lost. After 25+ years in Northern Nevada real estate, here's what actually moves a home from listed to sold. 1. The list price is a strategy, not a wish Your list price is the single most consequential decision in the sale. It determines who sees your home (buyers search by price band), how fast it moves, and ultimately what yo

Getting your offer accepted is exciting—but it's not the finish line. In Nevada, there's a detailed process between acceptance and closing, with inspections, appraisals, title work, and contingencies that protect you. Understanding these steps will help you navigate them confidently. Opening Escrow Once your offer is accepted, the transaction moves to escrow. In Nevada, escrow is handled by a neutral third party—typically a title company—that holds funds and documents until a

One of the first questions I hear from buyers—especially those relocating to Northern Nevada—is: should we look in Reno or Sparks? It's a great question, and the answer depends on what matters most to you. Reno and Sparks are neighboring cities with distinct personalities, housing stock, and trade-offs. Neither is objectively better. But they're different enough that understanding those differences will help you focus your search and find the right fit. The Big Picture: Two C

Wildfire is a fact of life in Northern Nevada. If you're buying a home in Reno or Sparks—especially in foothill neighborhoods, near open space, or in the wildland-urban interface—wildfire insurance isn't just a good idea. It's a critical part of the transaction that can affect whether you can even close on the home. I've seen buyers fall in love with a property only to discover that insurance is prohibitively expensive or difficult to obtain. Don't let that happen to you. Her

Artificial intelligence is changing how we buy and sell homes. From automated valuations to AI-written listing descriptions, technology now handles tasks that once required hours of human effort. It's natural to wonder: will AI replace Realtors entirely? The short answer is no—not the good ones. The longer answer is more interesting. Technology handles information. Experience provides judgment. That distinction matters enormously in real estate, where the most important decis